Sponsored by In the Loop Ministry Group and Dismantling Racism Team >> Download PDF Version << Observe October 30th as “Vote Our Values Sunday” to help folks remember and prepare for Election Day. Reflect on our commitment to the common good, provide others with the information they need to vote and to cast their ballot, […]
Guns to Gardens
At the recent General Assembly an overture from the Santa Fe Presbytery was affirmed, asking churches to consider taking part in the Guns to Gardens project: 1. Give thanks for, pray for, and commend the congregations and organizations that have initiated the Guns to Gardens project as a way to responsibly dispose of unwanted firearms, […]
Statement to the Racial and Gender Justice Committee
June, 2022 General Assembly (RGJ-008) by Presbytery of Baltimore On June 24, 2022, the General Assembly Committee on Race & Gender Justice (RGJ) heard the case for recommending the Giddings-Lovejoy Presbytery (GLJ) overture, “An Apology to African Americans for the Sin of Slavery and its Legacy” to the General Assembly for approval. In April, the […]
Weapons at Church
The Unthinkable in God’s House — A message from General Counsel Mike Kirk as our prayers and lamentations continue We like to think of our churches as places of safety and refuge. A place to commune with God and join in fellowship with our church community. Unfortunately, others view churches as targets. White supremacist Dylan […]
Baltimore and Race — How We Got Here
Monday, May 23, 6:30 pm Zoom Presentation Please join the Presbytery of Baltimore’s In the Loop Ministry Group for the final session of its 2021-2022 B’More Human Series, “The Racial History of Baltimore City: How did we get here?” We all know how things are. We remain uncertain about the political landscape and the social […]
BIPOC (Black, Indigenous & People of Color) Women Pastors Panel
March 21, 6:30-8:00 pm American Indian. Black American. Asian-American. Hispanic. Join the ITL B’More Human Series panel of pastors from different cultural traditions as they share the challenges and joys of being BIPOC women in the ministry. The intersectionalism of gender and race/ethnicity are particularly poignant in the context of religion and religious life. The […]
Retaining and Appreciating Staff During Uncertain Times
By the Presbytery’s Commission on Ministry > Congregational Employment Guidance Resource from Mid Council Relations < The Great Resignation continues! According to NPR, last November a whopping 3% of the American work force resigned from their jobs. 1 Unemployment remains low, the number of open jobs high, and all across the country, businesses are finding […]
Driving While Black
A B’More Human discussion organized by the In The Loop ministry group: February 21, 2022 The ability of Black Americans to travel was severely restricted during slavery, when leaving the plantation required a written pass (that often could not be read by the pass holder because of prohibitions against Blacks being taught to read). Slave codes […]
Good Neighbor Partner (GNP) Program
The Good Neighbor Partner Program is designed for faith communities and civic groups in mind. Learn how you can help welcome refugees into the Baltimore area, and how to match the gifts of a Good Neighbor Team with the aspirations and gifts of newly arrived refugees. Imagine being among their first friends, helping them find […]